What Danube International does

Danube International (legal entity: DANUBE INTERNATIONAL SARL) is a France-based designer and manufacturer of industrial and sanitary laundry equipment, founded in 1947 and operating as a subsidiary of Spain's Onnera Laundry Barcelona, S.A. (manufacturing facility in Sant Julià de Vilatorta). The company serves healthcare facilities (hospitals and EHPAD/nursing homes requiring RABC-compliant biocontamination control), the HORECA sector (hotels, restaurants, catering), self-service laundromats, specialized industrial laundries (pharmaceutical, chemical, nuclear), and equestrian centers across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Its product portfolio spans professional washer extractors (WPR 8-10, WED series 35C-120C), RABC-compliant sanitary barrier washers (MED-ET2, DBW-ET2, PULLMAN AS-ET2), industrial tumble dryers (DD Gold/Silver/Bronze/Basic), flatwork ironers, ozone sanitization cabinets (DAN_O3), water recovery systems (AQUABAC, claiming up to 70% water savings), and turnkey self-service concepts (Blue Wash, Blue Wash Box, Blue Corner).

Core technology centers on the proprietary ET2 programmable microprocessor control system with touchscreen interface, the AQUABAC water-recovery system, and the recently launched DANUBE ONLINE IoT platform for remote machine management, telemetry, statistics, and optimization. The DANUBE LAUNDRY KIOSK extends the platform into payment processing with NFC/card/mobile support and multi-language display. The company holds ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 14001 (environmental management) certifications issued by INTERTEK, and its barrier washers comply with the RABC standard for healthcare laundry.

Danube operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales for large hospital, hotel, and industrial projects with a network of distributors, importers, and agents for regional and SMB coverage. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (industrial machines, self-service packages, payment kiosks) and professional services (full turnkey project delivery including design, engineering, installation, start-up, maintenance, and training). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company does not have a public listing, has no disclosed funding rounds or acquisitions, and operates as a private subsidiary within the Onnera Group.

Name

Danube International

Legal name

DANUBE INTERNATIONAL SARL

Website

https://danube-international.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Danube International, founded 1947 and headquartered in France (subsidiary of Spain's Onnera Laundry Barcelona), designs and manufactures industrial and sanitary laundry equipment—including RABC-compliant barrier washers, IoT-connected washer extractors, dryers, ironers, water-recovery systems, and self-service turnkey solutions—for healthcare, HORECA, self-service laundromat, and industrial clients globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Laundry Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Launderers (812332)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Cleanroom & Controlled-Environment Garment Laundry (HSAJAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Uniform Laundry (Corporate/Facilities) (HSAJAEAE)

Keywords

• Industrial laundry equipment
• Barrier washers
• Commercial washing machines
• Self-service laundry
• Water recovery systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Lamotte-beuvron

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Laundry Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial washing machines, dryers, ironers, and accessories for healthcare, industrial, and commercial laundries. Products range from small professional washers to large barrier washers for hospitals.
2. Self-Service Laundry Solutions: Turnkey solutions for laundromats including Blue Wash, Blue Wash Box (mobile modules), and Blue Corner packages. Includes equipment plus payment systems and IoT connectivity.
3. Complete Industrial Laundry Projects: Full-service project delivery including design, engineering, installation, start-up, maintenance, and training for large industrial laundry installations.
4. Payment Systems and IoT Services: Sale and integration of DANUBE LAUNDRY KIOSK payment terminals with recurring platform support for connected laundry management.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Danube International designs and manufactures industrial and sanitary laundry equipment, including washer extractors, tumble dryers, flatwork ironers, barrier washers, and water recovery systems. The company delivers complete turnkey solutions for healthcare, HORECA, self-service, and industrial laundry operators, combining proprietary control technology (ET2) with IoT-enabled remote management (DANUBE ONLINE).

Product overview

Danube International offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial and professional laundry equipment organized around five core concepts: high performance, energy efficiency, connectivity, robustness, and versatility. The product range spans professional washers (WPR 8-10, 8-10kg), high-capacity industrial washer extractors (WED series, 35C-120C with ET2 control), and specialized solutions including AQUABAC water recovery systems and D-BM calenders. The company provides complete turnkey solutions through branded concepts like Blue Wash (coin-operated laundry), Blue Wash Box (mobile laundries), and Blue Corner (compact installations), alongside specialized equipment for healthcare (barrier washers MED-ET2, DBW-ET2, PULLMAN AS-ET2), clean rooms, and wet cleaning. Supporting the hardware portfolio is the DANUBE ONLINE IoT platform for remote machine management and the ET2 programmable control system featured across most machines. The product ecosystem also includes tumble dryers (DD Gold/Silver/Bronze/Basic), flatwork ironers (Mii-ET2, Gii-ET2), ozone cabinets (DAN_O3), and the DANUBE LAUNDRY KIOSK payment terminal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Wash: Complete proposal for the design of coin-operated laundries including machines and complementary accessories
• Blue Wash Box
• Blue Corner
• Wet Cleaning
• DANUBE ONLINE
• DANUBE LAUNDRY KIOSK

Products and services

• WPR 8-10 Professional Washer Extractors Professional washer extractors with high G-factor of 450, available in 8-10kg capacities, designed for efficient industrial washing in professional and OPL laundry operations.
• WED 35C-45C-80C-100C-120C ET2 High-Capacity Washer Extractors High-capacity industrial washer extractors with versatile capacities and ET2 programmable control, designed for large industrial laundry operations.
• AQUABAC Water Recovery System Water recovery tank system designed for water conservation and sustainability in industrial laundries, capable of saving up to 70% water consumption by recycling wash water.
• D-BM Series Wall-Mounted Ironers Wall-mounted calandres with 325mm diameter rollers offering recognized ironing quality for industrial laundry finishing operations.
• Blue Wash Self-Service Laundry Solution Complete self-service laundry concept including machines and complementary accessories adapted to coin-operated laundries, with multiple payment options for laundromat operators.
• Blue Wash Box Mobile Laundry Module Mobile, modular and customizable self-service laundry module available in various sizes for permanent or temporary self-service laundry installations.
• Blue Corner Compact Laundry Solution Compact self-service laundry solution designed for small spaces, featuring latest generation 8-10kg washers and dryers for small-scale laundromat operators.
• Wet Cleaning Machines Industrial washing machines specially designed and prepared for wet cleaning processes, offering WET CLEANING programs as standard for delicate textile care.
• Salles Blanches (Clean Room) Laundry Equipment Industrial washers and dryers specifically designed to achieve maximum hygiene, traceability and efficiency for cleanroom environments.
• MED-ET2, DBW-ET2, PULLMAN AS-ET2 Sanitary Barrier Washers Sanitary barrier washers with opposing doors and safety interlock, designed for hospitals and care homes. Available in 16-22kg, 27-35-50-70kg, and 100kg capacities. Complies with RABC standard.
• DD Gold and Silver Industrial Tumble Dryers Industrial tumble dryers from 11kg to 80kg capacity. Gold range offers maximum efficiency with all energy-saving options as standard; Silver range offers versatility with numerous options.
• Mii-ET2 and Gii-ET2 Flatwork Ironers Flatwork ironers with 500mm and 650mm roller diameters, ET2 control, featuring new ergonomic design and high-performance capabilities with various optional configurations.
• DAN_O3 Ozone Sanitization Cabinets Ozone sanitization cabinets for deodorizing and disinfecting clothing and accessories without chemicals. Available in 313, 626, and 1252 litre capacities.
• Self-Service WED High Spin Washers High G-factor industrial washer extractors from 10kg to 45kg for self-service laundries, with optimized wash cycles and reduced drying time.
• Self-Service WEN Normal Spin Washers Floor-fixed industrial washers with G200 factor, equipped with ET2 control, suitable for self-service hygiene requirements and animal textile cleaning with optional sluice feature.
• Self-Service DD Silver/Bronze/Basic Dryers Industrial dryers in single drum configurations from 11kg to 45kg. Silver range is most versatile with ET2 control; Bronze and Basic ranges offer simple EM electronic control.
• STD-XP Silver ET2 Double Drum Dryers Double drum industrial dryers from 11kg to 22kg with ET2 control, offering higher capacity for self-service laundry operations.
• DANUBE LAUNDRY KIOSK Payment Terminal Centralized payment terminal for self-service laundries with contactless payment options, multi-language interface, and integration with the DANUBE ONLINE IoT platform.
• Industrial Laundry Finishing Equipment (Feeders, Ironers, Folders) Complete range of feeders, ironers and folding machines for industrial laundries including EXTRA, 800 DUO, SIRIO, SMARTY MINI, LIBRA-3, and BARRERA-UNI models.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% water savings with AQUABAC XL water recovery tanks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• INTERTEKcoreOthersINTERTEK is the third-party certification body that awards Danube International with ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) certifications. These certifications validate Danube's quality standards and environmental commitment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Miele Professional: German-headquartered manufacturer of commercial and industrial laundry equipment (washers, dryers, ironers) serving healthcare, hospitality, and self-service segments. Directly comparable product portfolio, customer verticals, and global distribution model to Danube International.
• Jensen Group: Danish-origin industrial laundry equipment manufacturer with a comprehensive range of washing, drying, ironing, and finishing machinery plus automated material handling. Competes head-to-head with Danube on large hospital and HORECA turnkey projects across Europe and emerging markets.
• Kannegiesser: German family-owned industrial laundry machinery specialist with washer-extractors, dryers, ironer-folder lines, and conveyor systems for hospitals, hotels, and industrial laundries. Directly comparable in customer base, technology depth, and turnkey project delivery.
• Electrolux Professional: Sweden-based public company manufacturing commercial laundry equipment alongside food service and beverage equipment. Overlaps with Danube across hospitality and self-service laundry segments with a global sales-and-service footprint and broader brand recognition.
• Girbau: Spanish industrial and commercial laundry equipment manufacturer with a similar heritage and product range to Danube (washers, dryers, ironers, barrier washers for healthcare). Directly competes in the Iberian market and selected international regions, including self-service laundry concepts.
• IPSO: Belgian manufacturer of commercial and industrial laundry equipment owned by Ali Group. Competes with Danube across healthcare, hospitality, and coin-operated laundry segments with strong European distribution.
• Fagor Industrial: Spanish industrial laundry equipment manufacturer with overlapping product portfolio (washer-extractors, dryers, ironers) and presence in HORECA and healthcare. Comparable in size, geography, and customer base to Danube.
• Stahl Wäschereimaschinenbau: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial laundry equipment with a strong presence in barrier washers and disinfection systems for hospital and care-home laundries. Directly competes with Danube on RABC-compliant healthcare equipment across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Chicago Dryer Company: US manufacturer specializing in flatwork finishing equipment (ironers, folders, feeders) for commercial and industrial laundries. Adjacent competitor on the finishing side of Danube's portfolio, particularly for hospital and HORECA installations in North America.

Regional players

• Dexter Laundry: US-based commercial and industrial laundry equipment manufacturer focused primarily on the North American vended, on-premise, and industrial laundry markets. Comparable product category but limited geographic overlap with Danube's Europe-and-emerging-markets footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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